Updated On July 8, 2021
Utah has less than one million registered vehicles, with precisely 921,645 in 2019, but has the strictest DUI limit in the America. In late 2018, the legal blood alcohol level (BAC) went from 0.08%to 0.05%. In 2019 DUI-related arrests averaged 833 arrests per month in the Beehive State. In 2020, there were 10,532 DUI arrests.

These days, Utah has three standard issue license plates for drivers, but in 1943, the plates were issued on paper. In 1944, license plates were on a soybean-based material.

When applying for a Utahn driver license, your privilege to drive cannot be suspended, revoked, disqualified, or denied in another state. Keep reading to learn more about driving in Utah.

Utah Driver’s License Renewal Guide

How to Renew a Driver’s License in Utah

If you live in the state of Utah and carry a driver’s license, you will have to renew the license every five years.

You should renew your license before it expires to avoid becoming an unlicensed driver and getting a traffic ticket.

How Do I Renew My Utah Driver’s License

Utah license renewal regulations allow you to renew your UT driver’s license six months before its expiration. If you allow your license to expire for more than six months, you have to take a 25-question written test to get your license renewed.

You also will have to provide identification documents other than your Utah driver’s license or state ID card. Once you complete the renewal process, your license will be valid for five years.

Online Driver’s License Renewal

Renewing a driver’s license in Utah can be conveniently done online. The Department of Public Safety limits the online renewal service to those who have already verified their identity with the Driver’s License Division.

If you are eligible, the Utah Department of Public Safety has a website for you to input information to complete the process. You will need a PIN number to complete the online renewal.

Once you go to the website, follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the renewal process.

Renewing Your Driver’s License In Person

Utah has a convenient way to schedule your driver’s license appointment online so that no time is wasted when going in to renew at the DMV location nearest to you.

You can utilize the Utah Driver’s License Division scheduler on the public safety website, choosing an appointment time convenient for you.

On the website, you choose what type of service you would like to utilize, answer a few questions, and choose your appointment time.

To renew your UT driver’s license or state ID in person involves the following steps:

• Complete an application in the office or do it online ahead of time.
• Take a new photo.
• Pass an eye exam.
• Complete a medical questionnaire.
• Provide your current Utah driver’s license or state ID card.
• If you need to change your address, then provide two pieces of proof of your Utah residency.
• If you change your name, provide legal proof of the name change.
• Submit a nonrefundable required license renewal fee of $25.

Renewing an Expired Driver’s License

What if your Utah driver’s license expires?

If your license expire, you will be required to retake and pass a written exam. The exam is an open book test with 25 questions. To prepare, you can use the DMV driver’s license test information on the Utah public safety website.

You must also provide required documentation for to renew your driver’s license including proof that you are a legal resident or citizen of the United States.

Additionally, you will need to present a Social Security card, passport, or a green card to proceed with your renewal. The Utah public safety website has a list of what is acceptable to satisfy the required license renewal documents.

Visit the website or contact the nearest Utah DMV driver’s license renewal location for additional information.